A SET OF TWO NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND GLAZED MANTEL CLOCKS Paris, 2nd half 19th century

the taller clock with a black, polychromed and raised gilt white enamelled dial, signed RAINGO F^{RES/A PARIS}, the case and movement both impressed RAINGO and numbered 230; the smaller with a black and polychromed enamel dial inscribed E. CANEZIN/Toulouse.

Both overall in good condition. The tallest clock with its original sun mask pendulum with bell and key. Tarnishing to gilt bronze with visible wear and scratches to the top of clock. The dial has a small chip around one key hole and the signature 'RAINGO FRES/A PARIS' is worn. There are some minor minute edge chips to the white marble base. The smaller clock also with its original sun mask pendulum with bell and an associated key. Dirt to gilt bronze and scratches at top. Minute edge chips to marble base.
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